STORY OF THE WEEK: American Coup II

Monday, 8 November 2004, 10:22 am
Article: The Scoop Editor

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US Election Hangover – Greg Palast

As a journalist examining that messy sausage called American democracy, it's my job to tell you who got the most votes in the deciding states. Tuesday, in Ohio and New Mexico, it was John Kerry. See... Greg Palast: Kerry Won [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0411/S00080.htm

US Election Hangover: Martin LeFevre

- Well the inevitable happened. The dark genius of Karl Rove brought millions of Christian followers (not of Jesus but of Bush) out of the woodwork, and “W” was re-elected. See... Meditations (Politics): Don’t Organize, Mourn [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0411/S00086.htm

US Election Hangover: Russell Brown

- As part of my new programme of post-election emotional maintenance, I got irie last night, put on Deja Voodoo nice and loud and cleaned up the kitchen. And I got to thinking about how an economic split between the red and blue states might measure ... See... Public Address 05/11/04 - Fretful As Ever [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0411/S00084.htm

Feedback (Part 1)

- In this edition: BUSH! - RE: Your BS Newswire Piece - What a pathetic attempt you make to discredit the American election! - Vote Fraud See... SCOOP FEEDBACK: US Election Coverage [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0411/S00085.htm

US Election Hangover: William Rivers Pitt

- Still Standing, Still Fighting, Still Here By William Rivers Pitt See... Still Standing, Still Fighting, Still Here [1] From: http://www.truthout.org/docs_04/110504A.shtml t r u t h o u t | Perspective Friday 05 November 2004

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0411/S00083.htm

US Election Hangover: Thom Hartmann

- Hartmann: The Ultimate Felony Against Democracy [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0411/S00082.htm

US Election Hangover – William D. Jenkins III

- Democrats and much of the world community have been shaking their heads in disbelief the last few days while they try to make some kind of sense out of what happened here the other day. See... WD Jenkins: Yes, Virginia, There is a Bright Side [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0411/S00081.htm

US Election Hangover: Sheila Samples

- "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them, and these will continue till they are resisted with either words or blows, or with both." See... Sheila Samples: The Last Battle [1] See... Sheila Samples: The Last Battle [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0411/S00079.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0411/S00079.htm

US Election Hangover: Mark Anderson

- November 4, 2004 - I must confess: I know nothing about politics. That much is clear after I completely misread the outcome of last week’s presidential election, one that I thought for sure was going to end up in a victory for Democratic challenger John F. Kerry. See... Confessions Of A Political Know-Nothing [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0411/S00078.htm

U.S. Election: Exit Poll Comparison Shows Evidence Of Ballot Fraud

- Within parts of the U.S. progressive community there is already widespread concern that electronic voting fraud may provide an explanation for the astonishing 8 million vote gain made by George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential U.S. election. See... Faun Otter: Vote Fraud - Exit Polls Vs Actuals [1] MORE ON E-VOTING FRAUD: - Wired - Scoop Link: Watchdogs Spot E-Vote Glitches [2] - Diebold - BSNewswire: Diebold To Patent "+1" Operation [3] For Much More on this issue see Scoop's groundbreaking coverage of BLACK BOX VOTING [4] ALSO:CLICK FOR SCOOP US ELECTION FULL COVERAGE [5] & SCOOP.CO.NZ RECOMMENDED U.S. ELECTION LINKS [6]

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[4] - http://scoop.co.nz/mason/features/?s=usacoup
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[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0411/S00056.htm

Kerry Concedes U.S. Presidential Election

- Earlier today, I spoke to President Bush, and I offered him and Laura our congratulations on their victory. We had a good conversation and we talked about the danger of division in our country and the need - the desperate need - for unity, for finding the common ground, coming together. Today, I hope that we can begin the healing. In America it is vital that every vote count, and that every vote be counted. But the outcome should be decided by voters, not a protracted legal process. See... John Kerry Concession Address at Fanueil Hall [1] A LONG NIGHT - BLOW BY BLOW: - NEWSFLASH: AP Reports Kerry Has Conceded [2] - NEWSFLASH: Dirty Tricks In Ohio & More [3] - NEWSFLASH: Halfway Gone, All Eyes On Ohio [4] - NEWSFLASH: Exit Polls Say Kerry & Credit Women [5] - NEWSFLASH: First Exit Poll Results Favour Kerry [6]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0411/S00053.htm
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U.S. Election: Rosalea's Election Reflections

- I know I can be churlish and critical and downright negative about these united States, but I will admit that today, 2 November 2004, the immigrant dream came true for me here. See... Stateside With Rosalea: An Election Aside [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0411/S00060.htm

U.S. Election: The Hangover

- I want a ride on the Elephant. You are now Republican through and through. You are ‘God’s Country.’ In the Senate, in the House and in the Presidential offices. Your new Supreme Court nominees can overturn Roe v. Wade. See... Am Johal: Republican America! Republican Forever! [1] MORE POST ELECTION COMMENT: - Russell Brown - HARD NEWS 04/11/04 - Get Yer Evangelicals Out [2] - Daniel Patrick Welch - We Are Here! We Are Here! [3] - Fitrakis - Eminem Was Right About The Buckeye State ''Mosh'' [4] - John Chuckman - Chuckman Cartoon: Response To US Election Result [5] For Pre-Election Comment see... STORY OF THE WEEK: The US Election (2) [6] - STORY OF THE WEEK: The US Election (1) [7]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0411/S00071.htm
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US Election: Reaction To Bush Election Victory

The Green Party is calling on the Government to take a more pro-active role in standing up for international human rights’ conventions than it did in the first term of George W. Bush’s presidency. See... Locke urges Govt: ‘Stand up to Bush’ [1] MORE REACTION: - National - Business as usual - no sight of free trade deal [2] - Govt. - PM congratulates President Bush [3] - Nov 3. Coalition - Nov 3: National Day Of Direct Action And Protest [4] - UN - Annan Congratulates Bush On Re-Election [5]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0411/S00088.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0411/S00097.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0411/S00089.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0411/S00059.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0411/S00051.htm

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